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R8 DFO

2009 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 53,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 47,567 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 44,148 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 41,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 40,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring underbody components

Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 30,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,042 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 17,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,969 miles

How Reliable is the Audi R8?

Based on 51,688 MOT tests across 5,185 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,984
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 403
fog lamp not working 360
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 269
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R8 DFO is a 2009 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 31,969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi R8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 601 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R8 DFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi R8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 DFO registered?

R8 DFO is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is R8 DFO safe to buy?

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